In a society constantly rushing towards the next big achievement, the art of romanticizing everyday life has been stopped. Although, it’s a soft kind of rebellion. It’s about finding charm in a routine—like lighting a candle while doing nothing, or walking the longer route just to see the flowers blooming. This cannot be escapism; it’s a presence. The joy we search for in various different things is often scattered in quiet corners of our day we just forget to notice.

Imagine treating your daily coffee like a sacred ritual, or smiling at strangers while walking on the path. Listening to the rain as if its music is meant only for you. Wearing your favorite outfit even if you’re just home. These aren’t acts of awkwardness—they’re acts of love, towards life and yourself. By cherishing the ordinary, we discover that beauty was never rare; we were just looking in the wrong places. In romanticizing the little things, we don’t escape life—we adopt it, fully and gently.

Romanticizing everyday life: Finding joy in little things